Austin leaders react to naming of new police chief
Austin is moving forward with the hiring of its next police chief. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax tapped Lisa Davis for the job.
Wishbone Bridge traffic closures to start Monday, Aug. 5
Multiple closures are expected to go into effect soon while the Wishbone Bridge at Longhorn Dam is being constructed.
Austin ISD band teacher arrested for exchanging sexual images with student
Rodney Childers, an Austin ISD band teacher, has been arrested and charged for allegedly exchanging sexual images with a student and sending them money.
Lisa Davis tapped to be new Austin Chief of Police
If approved, Lisa Davis will be the second woman in Austin's history to hold the permanent chief role.
Austin nonprofit is now out $100K after burglary
A nonprofit is trying to regroup after they had thousands of dollars worth of vehicles and equipment stolen from their office.
Austin City Limits 2024 releases daily artist schedule
The daily artist schedule for Austin City Limits (ACL) has been released for both weekends.
Austin police, city launch new website to provide sexual assault survivors with resources
The Austin Police Department and the City of Austin launched a new website to provide sexual assault survivors with vital resources.
Austin man sentenced to 40 years for drug trafficking
An Austin man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.
Survival rates for lung cancer are improving: American Lung Association
While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Lung Association, survival rates are improving.
Texas search and rescue group helps look for missing people
A search and rescue team in San Antonio is helping in the search for missing people across Texas.
Wanted Mexican national arrested in Round Rock: US Marshals
A wanted man was arrested in Round Rock for aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of a controlled substance.
UT Austin officials respond to critical report on pro-Palestine protest response
UT Austin officials are rejected a new report's conclusions about their response to the pro-Palestine protests on campus in April.
Austin man pleads guilty in plot to steal mailbox master keys from postal workers
He conspired with five other people to target letter carriers and steal their Arrow Keys so they could then open mail boxes in the area, according to the US Attorney's Office.
Teen who posted bond on 2023 murder charge is back behind bars in Hays County
A teen charged with murdering a man in May 2023 was later released on bond. A year later, the teen is back behind bars charged with multiple felonies in Hays County.
Man stole Walgreens employee's phone during 911 call: police
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say stole a Walgreens employee's phone while they were calling 911.
Austin weather: Saharan Dust continues to cause air quality issues
New day and month but same weather story with the triple "H" forecast...hot, humid and hazy with highs in the upper 90s.
Austin weather: Saharan Dust causing air quality issues
Highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices around 100 to 104 and the heat isn't the only thing we'll be dealing with today.
Former Austin City Council member Chris Riley dies
A former Austin City Council member has died. Chris Riley served on the city council between 2009-15.
Bat boxes to be installed along I-35 in Austin
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is in the process of installing more than a dozen bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge on I-35. The goal is to provide habitats for bats that live under bridges being demolished near Howard Lane and Wells Branch Parkway.
Man sets bed on fire after domestic disturbance in Northeast Austin: affidavit
A man was arrested for arson after setting a bed on fire inside a Northeast Austin apartment, Austin police said.